Chef Roy Choi and the Street Food Remix (Food Heroes, 3)

My 4th Graders and I love this book! The story and illustrations are so well-done and engaging. Plus, who can't help but feel inspired by Chef Roy's story?

In the description it never says it’s a comic book! I was expecting recipes or something ! $12 for a comic book I’m really disappointed.

In great shape. Thank you!

Great story! Amazing art work!

I thought it was a book of recipes bits more like a comic book about Roy.

Chef Roy Choi is a cultural phenomenon in the foodie industry. He left the world of high price tag restaurants and began to combine Korean and Mexican cooking in a food truck setting and found a market for his unique combinations. Today he continues to emphasize respect for ethnic cuisine and has opened restaurants in various locations that cater to “regular” folks. His story is a positive in an age where our kids don’t always see much to admire among the so-called successful people. But this book was not my cup of tea. Sentence fragments made the story seem disjointed. Gaps in Chef Roy’s timeline made me wonder what the authors are were leaving out. Man One’s graffiti style art was bright and bold but added to the chaotic feel to the book. However, the artwork may be the aspect that makes this book worthy of purchase for individuals and libraries. Watercolor, collage, and acrylic illustrations abound on picture book shelves, but street style graffiti? Not so much. Readers and budding artists should be exposed to as many art forms as possible and this book would make a great segue into a lesson on a unique art style. Recommended for art lovers and libraries with a significant population of artistically creative students.

Roy Choi was born in Seoul, Korea and moved to Los Angeles with his family when he was two years old. His family owned restaurants and he grew up loving his mother’s cooking. When his family got successful, they moved into the suburbs where Roy didn’t fit in. He eventually found his way to being a chef and worked in prestigious kitchens until he lost his job. When a friend had the idea to open a food truck that served tacos, Roy agreed. Soon his food truck was a huge success. Still, Roy wanted to do more. He decided to open fast food restaurants in neighborhoods that needed them. Roy stayed in the neighborhoods where he felt most at home and where he was needed, and that’s exactly where you will find the very successful chef today.This is the third book about chefs and food people by Martin. As with the previous two books, she captures the essence of this person with skill. Her prose is shown as poetry on the page and often reads that way too. Her take on things so succinct and focused, she uses only the necessary words to tell the story. Her collaborator, Lee dances poems on the page that have the feel of modern lyrics.The illustrations are entirely unique. Done with backgrounds of spray-paint on large canvases that were then photographed, there is a wild energy to them. The play of music and food on the page is apparent, the graffiti inspired art ties to the urban setting and the poorer neighborhoods.Strong and successful, this picture book captures a modern master of food. Appropriate for ages 6-10.

A picture book biography of street food pioneer Roy Choi who dared to mix flavors of Korean and Mexican and sought ways to bring people together with food in L.A..I like that this biography highlights a man who didn't necessarily feel like the traditional college route was for him. There are lots of kids who need to see that trade/vocational schools are a valid option for those who are more hands on and have different passions. I lived in the LA area for a few years and definitely knew people who would get very excited when the Korean taco trucks were nearby. (I love Korean food, but sadly couldn't eat the tacos because of food sensitivities. This book definitely made me hungry for some Korean though.) I also like the way it portrays the struggle immigrant kids can have fitting in to their new culture. The picture of how important food is to culture is also great. And Chef Roy Choi's mission to bring people together and break down some of those barriers with food is a noble and innovative approach. A great picture book biography.

I wish I'd seen the latest review - I was expecting recipes and its about a 10 page comic book story for £12!DO NOT BUY IF YOU'RE EXPECTING A COOK BOOK!!!

This is a children's book, not cooking book! I just lost twelve bpn.